The Competitive Advantage of Disability Confident Leadership

What ‘disables’ you? An odd question on the face of it, but a pertinent one when we consider that we bring with us to business a diverse range of abilities, potentials and lived experiences which, context depending, may be fully unleashed, or restricted. The role of leadership is to create a culture, environment and context which enables everyone to unleash their talents. This, in a nutshell, describes a disability confident organization.
In this session, Lesa Bradshaw draws from her lived experience as a business leader with a disability to deliver an impactful ‘re-think’ of the value that the diversity of disability brings to our economy. Designed to create a deeper understanding of the competitive advantage of a disability-confident, organisational culture, this session is guaranteed to resonate with leaders as well as the broader business audience.

During the expert session, Lesa Bradshaw engages the audience through a mix of interactive exercises and Q&A using the Mentimeter app. 

• Enhance your inclusive leadership skills

• Learn how to leverage the benefit to achieve higher productivity and competitiveness

• Reposition your vision towards unlocking an innovative and enabled business culture

What ‘disables’ you? This seemingly odd question becomes pertinent when we consider that we bring to business a diverse range of abilities, potentials, and lived experiences. Depending on the context, these attributes may be fully unleashed or significantly restricted. The role of leadership is to create a culture, environment, and context that enables everyone to unlock and maximize their talents. This, in essence, defines a disability-confident organization.

In this session, Lesa Bradshaw draws from her extensive experience as a business leader with a disability to deliver a powerful 're-think' on the value that diversity, specifically the diversity of disability, brings to our economy. Lesa’s personal journey and professional insights offer a unique perspective on how embracing disability can lead to innovative problem-solving, increased empathy, and stronger organizational resilience. Her narrative underscores the importance of viewing disabilities not as limitations but as valuable contributions that can drive business success and societal progress.

Designed to foster a deeper understanding of the competitive advantage inherent in a disability-confident organizational culture, this session is guaranteed to resonate with leaders and the broader business audience. Lesa will provide actionable strategies and real-world examples of how businesses can cultivate an inclusive environment that not only accommodates but celebrates diversity. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to transform their organizations into truly inclusive spaces where every individual’s potential is recognized and harnessed.

Talent With a Disability In Your Organisation

Actively recruiting talent with a disability, but not too sure where to look?

Concerned about what ‘type’ of disability your business can accommodate?

Preparing to face resistance or objections from the line managers in the selection process?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then join Lesa Bradshaw as she reflects on the common practice frustrations in the recruitment, selection, development and retention process of talent with a disability. Providing a deeper understanding of the barriers to inclusion, and the simple yet effective practices required to remove these, Lesa brings a fresh perspective on navigating the journey with success.